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The Major Figures in Carvaka Philosophy

Description: Carvaka philosophy is a school of Indian philosophy that is materialist and atheistic. It is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy and is named after its founder, Charvaka. Carvaka philosophy is also known as Lokayata, which means "the philosophy of the people".
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Who is considered to be the founder of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. Charvaka

  2. Brihaspati

  3. Ajita Kesakambali

  4. Makkhali Gosala

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charvaka is considered to be the founder of Carvaka philosophy.

What is the main tenet of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. Materialism

  2. Atheism

  3. Hedonism

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophy is a materialist, atheistic, and hedonistic philosophy.

What do Carvaka philosophers believe about the nature of reality?

  1. Reality is composed of four elements: earth, water, fire, and air

  2. Reality is composed of atoms and void

  3. Reality is composed of consciousness

  4. Reality is composed of Brahman

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophers believe that reality is composed of four elements: earth, water, fire, and air.

What do Carvaka philosophers believe about the nature of the soul?

  1. The soul is immortal and eternal

  2. The soul is a product of the body and dies with the body

  3. The soul is a part of Brahman

  4. The soul is an illusion

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophers believe that the soul is a product of the body and dies with the body.

What do Carvaka philosophers believe about the nature of knowledge?

  1. Knowledge is derived from sense perception

  2. Knowledge is derived from reason

  3. Knowledge is derived from intuition

  4. Knowledge is derived from revelation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophers believe that knowledge is derived from sense perception.

What do Carvaka philosophers believe about the nature of ethics?

  1. Ethics is based on the principle of utility

  2. Ethics is based on the principle of duty

  3. Ethics is based on the principle of virtue

  4. Ethics is based on the principle of revelation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophers believe that ethics is based on the principle of utility.

What do Carvaka philosophers believe about the nature of the afterlife?

  1. There is no afterlife

  2. There is an afterlife in which the soul is rewarded or punished for its actions in this life

  3. There is an afterlife in which the soul is reincarnated

  4. There is an afterlife in which the soul merges with Brahman

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carvaka philosophers believe that there is no afterlife.

Which of the following is not a major figure in Carvaka philosophy?

  1. Charvaka

  2. Brihaspati

  3. Ajita Kesakambali

  4. Makkhali Gosala

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Makkhali Gosala is not a major figure in Carvaka philosophy.

What is the name of the text that is considered to be the primary source of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. The Charvaka Sutras

  2. The Brihaspati Sutras

  3. The Ajita Kesakambali Sutras

  4. The Lokayata Sutras

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charvaka Sutras are considered to be the primary source of Carvaka philosophy.

What is the name of the text that is considered to be a secondary source of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. The Tattvopaplavasimha

  2. The Sarvadarsanasamgraha

  3. The Nyayabindu

  4. The Kusumanjali

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tattvopaplavasimha is considered to be a secondary source of Carvaka philosophy.

What is the name of the text that is considered to be a tertiary source of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. The Mahabharata

  2. The Ramayana

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Upanishads

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is considered to be a tertiary source of Carvaka philosophy.

What is the name of the text that is considered to be a quaternary source of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. The Arthashastra

  2. The Kamasutra

  3. The Panchatantra

  4. The Hitopadesha

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Arthashastra is considered to be a quaternary source of Carvaka philosophy.

What is the name of the text that is considered to be a quinary source of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. The Brihatsamhita

  2. The Susruta Samhita

  3. The Charaka Samhita

  4. The Ashtanga Hridaya

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brihatsamhita is considered to be a quinary source of Carvaka philosophy.

What is the name of the text that is considered to be a senary source of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

  2. The Sankhya Karika

  3. The Nyaya Sutras

  4. The Vaisheshika Sutras

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are considered to be a senary source of Carvaka philosophy.

What is the name of the text that is considered to be a septenary source of Carvaka philosophy?

  1. The Mimamsa Sutras

  2. The Vedanta Sutras

  3. The Brahmasutra Bhashya

  4. The Bhagavad Gita Bhashya

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mimamsa Sutras are considered to be a septenary source of Carvaka philosophy.

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